Magbistay (en. To stay)

maɡ.bisˈtaɪ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of staying or residing in a place.
I will stay at my friend's house this week.
Magbistay ako sa bahay ng aking kaibigan ngayong linggo.
Refers to staying in a specific situation or condition.
You need to stay in your seat until the class is over.
Kailangan mong magbistay sa iyong upuan hanggang sa matapos ang klase.
Compliance or adherence to rules in social interactions.
We should stay within the company's policies while we work here.
Magbistay tayo sa mga patakaran ng kumpanya habang nagtatrabaho tayo dito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You can stay with me.
An invitation to stay with someone offering shelter.
Magbistay ka sa akin.
Let's stay here.
Indicates the intention to remain in the current location.
Magbistay tayo dito.

Related Words

view
Refers to a sight or observation of a landscape.
bista
stay
Related to settling down or residing in a place.
tira

Slang Meanings

To stay or reside in a place, often temporarily.
You can stay here while your house is being renovated.
Magbistay ka muna dito habang nire-renovate ang bahay mo.
To mingle or socialize with a group or community.
Join your friends so the weekend will be fun.
Magbistay ka sa mga kasamahan mo para masaya ang weekend.